Can Bartu facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Can Bartu | ||
| Date of birth | 31 January 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| Date of death | 11 April 2019 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder, left winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ?–1955 | Fenerbahçe | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1955–1961 | Fenerbahçe | 326 | (173) |
| 1961–1962 | Fiorentina | 14 | (5) |
| 1962–1963 | Venezia | 30 | (11) |
| 1963–1964 | Fiorentina | 10 | (3) |
| 1964–1967 | Lazio | 46 | (11) |
| 1967–1970 | Fenerbahçe | 46 | (8) |
| Total | 426 | (211) | |
| National team | |||
| 1956–1968 | Turkey | 26 | (6) |
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Can Bartu (born January 31, 1936 – died April 11, 2019) was a famous Turkish athlete. He was special because he played both basketball and football at a professional level. In football, he played as an attacking midfielder or a left winger. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Early Life and Sports Beginnings
Can Bartu started his sports journey playing basketball. He played for the well-known club Fenerbahçe. He was so good that he even played for the Turkish national basketball team six times.
But Bartu also had a great talent for football. He soon switched his main focus to football, joining Fenerbahçe's football team.
Football Career Highlights
Bartu became a star player for Fenerbahçe. He played many games for them in Turkey.
Playing in Italy
In the 1960s, Can Bartu moved to Italy to play football. This was a big step for a Turkish player at that time.
- He first joined Fiorentina in 1961.
- After that, he played for Venezia.
- He then had another time playing for Fiorentina.
- His last Italian club was Lazio.
Playing in Italy showed how talented he was. He competed against some of the best players in Europe.
Return to Fenerbahçe and Retirement
Can Bartu came back to Fenerbahçe in 1967. He continued to play for them until he retired from football in 1970. He was a true legend for the club.
Playing for His Country
Bartu also proudly represented his country. He played for the Turkish national football team 26 times. He scored six goals for Turkey during these matches.
After Football
After he stopped playing, Can Bartu continued to be involved in sports. He became a sports journalist. He wrote about games and shared his knowledge with fans.
Can Bartu passed away on April 11, 2019, when he was 83 years old. He is remembered as a unique athlete who excelled in two different sports.
